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Craig Howell Members of Weirton Rotary, during their meeting recently, heard from representatives of the Franciscan University men's tennis team, which competes in Division III of the NCAA. Pictured, from left, are Weirton Mayor Dean Harris, Assistant Tennis Coach Greg Metcalf, junior Cy ...

Steel Valley Showroom expands Cedar One’s reach beyond real estate

STEUBENVILLE — Tri-state area residents who are looking for design and remodeling help have a new option — the Steel Valley Showroom. Management and friends of Steel Valley Contracting and Maintenance and the Cedar One Group cut a ribbon Friday afternoon to open the facility, located at ...

Brain Power

Contributed photos The Steubenville Kiwanis Club held its 14th-annual trivia team competition April 11 in the commons area of Steubenville High School. According to club officials, 14 hard-working and knowledge-filled teams participated, with sue Busler of Maryville, Ill., once again serving as master of ceremonies for this memory-testing event. Hunkler's Heroes was the top finisher this year. The FOPhds finished second, with Weir High School finishing third. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kiwanis Club and allow it to continue to help in the community.

Local officials alarmed by increase in fatal drug overdoses

STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County officials are sounding the alarm about an uptick in fatal drug overdoses. Health District Director Andrew Henry said Friday eight overdose deaths have been recorded to date in Jefferson County, four of them in April. “By comparison, there were 10 throughout all of 2025,” he said. Fatalities were confirmed in Steubenville, Wintersville, Mingo Junction, Brilliant and Bloomingdale, he said. Four deaths were confirmed in April alone. “Four of the eight were in Steubenville, (with) at least one in the other communities,” he said. “Given the ...

Tenaska unveils plans for Tri-State energy hub in Jefferson County

STEUBENVILLE — Omaha-based Tenaska unveiled plans Thursday for a natural gas-fueled power plant on a 562-acre parcel in Saline Township. Ali Kairys, senior director of project development for Tenaska, told Jefferson County commissioners the project builds on existing plans for a carbon ...